California
California Makes Ethnic Studies a High School Requirement
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Along with English, science, math and other graduation requirements, California high school students will have to take a course in ethnic studies to get a diploma starting in 2029-30.
Unsafe In Foster Care, Part 2 (A Latino USA Podcast)
While looking into what happened the night Joseph Chacón died, reporter Deepa Fernandes found something shocking buried in the autopsy records: another baby, Draco Ford, had passed away in the same foster home two months earlier.
Unsafe In Foster Care, Part 1 (A Latino USA Podcast)
What happened after Joseph was removed by county authorities became a mother’s worst nightmare: the same system that was supposed to keep her child safe proved to be the biggest threat to his well-being.
You Want To Talk About Hot Cheetos? (A Latino USA Podcast)
This controversy is so much more than just about a fiery red snack but a story about race, identity, culture, and the stories that we choose to believe.
Alex Padilla, From California To Capitol Hill (A Latino USA Podcast)
In our extended conversation with Alex Padilla, we look at why it has taken so long for a Latino to represent California in the Senate, and the many issues the senator must address.
San Bernardino Police Threaten to Arrest Street Vendors and Destroy Their Property
Street vendors and community advocates call on SB police and city officials to stop the militarized, violent responses to vending and invest in information resource programs.